How to pronounce cacology
Say it like kuh-KOL-uh-jee. Cacology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL).
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- kuh
- KOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cacology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cacology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kuh-KOL-uh-jee.
What does cacology mean?
- Poor diction or choice of words.
Where does cacology come from?
From caco- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with cacology
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cacology.
Questions about saying cacology
How do you pronounce cacology?
Say kuh-KOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /kəˈkɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cacology?
Cacology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOL). Broken into parts: kuh · KOL · uh · jee.
Is cacology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kəˈkɒlədʒi/ (kuh-KOL-uh-jee).